STR is defined as a residential dwelling unit or room with a residential unit rented for a limited amount of time, typically on a nightly basis. Web platforms such as Airbnb and HomeAway can be used to help operate short-term rentals.

In Jefferson City, Missouri, to operate a short-term rental, operators must be the property owners or have written authorization from the owner if they are renters

Yes, there are short-term rental (STR) related taxes in Jefferson, Missouri.

Yes, short-term rentals may only be operated if you are the owner of the subject property. And if you are a renter, and wish to operate your rental as a short-term rental, you need authorization from the landowner in writing.

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No, Jefferson does not categorically say you need the neighborhood approval before you can operate an STR.

• Fire extinguishers in each sleeping room. One in the common area.
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in each sleeping room. One of each in the common area.
• Fire escape plan posted in each sleeping area. One in the common area.
• Two exits on any level.
• No hot plates or microwaves allowed in sleeping areas.
• For short-term rentals, a brochure is required to be located in the short-term rental in a conspicuous location at all times. The brochure shall include the name, phone number with area code, and e-mail address of the licensee and the designated local responsible party. The brochure also shall provide information pertinent to the neighborhood where the short-term rental is located, including, but not limited to, restrictions on parking, noise, trash, the trash collection schedule, and a fire evacuation route.

STR is permitted in all the zoning areas of the city.

But there's an ordinance that propel property owners who want to rent properties on short-term platforms in residential areas to receive special exception permits from the city, with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the council giving approval first. Property owners in commercial areas can receive short-term rental licenses without going through the process.

Yes, there are short-term rental (STR) related taxes in Jefferson, Missouri.

Yes, you need to get a short-term rental business license you need to comply with the following building and housing standards:

• Short-term rentals are only permitted within an existing primary structure residence.
• Accessory structures, such as a garage, are not permitted to be used for sleeping or accommodation purposes.
• Short-term lodging room rentals cannot have multiple rentals in the same residence.

Short-term rentals are subject to:

• State tax of 4.23%,
• Local lodging tax of 7% per occupied room per night,
• City sales tax 0f 2.25%. shall be paid to the City monthly
• Tourism tax of 0.25**%**
• The County sales tax** **1.38%.

Sales tax rates are determined by exact street address. The jurisdiction-specific rates shown add up to your minimum combined sales tax rate. The total rate for your specific address could be more.

Non, there's no prohibition for any zip codes

Short-term rentals must be operated within an existing primary residential structure. This implies that the property being rented out should primarily be intended for residential use, such as a house, condo or an apartment within a residential building.

Yes, there are occupancy limitations for STRs in Jefferson. And they divided STR in Jefferson city into STR of a Residence and STR of a Lodging Room.

They are allowed in all zoning districts but require a business license and adherence to local lodging tax rules. Specific building and housing standards must be met, including occupancy limits, signage restrictions, parking requirements, and fire safety measures. Short-term rental hosts should use the [Lodging Tax Form](https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/P&Z_and_BOA_postings/Lodging Tax Remittance Form.pdf) to report taxes.

The advertisement or offering for rent of a Short Term Rental without approval or in conflict with the specific provisions shall be considered a violation.

The Short Term Rental of a residence or lodging room shall be subject to all applicable taxes including lodging taxes, sales taxes, and business licensing regulations.

The Short Term Rental of a residence or lodging room shall be subject to Fire Code and Building Code inspection requirements.

There's no one-size-fits-all-all for the fees because the area in which your property is located will determine how much the license fee will be.

Every aspiring hosts must navigate a series of steps that include the submission of detailed information about their property, adherence to a set list of operational standards like property specifications, signage limitations, the prohibition of property rental for events, and compliance with parking regulations as part of its permit application requirements. And ensuring the provision of adequate amenities and disclosures to future guests. This careful attention to detail underscores the city's efforts to maintain an organized and accountable short-term rental framework.

• The advertisement or offering for rent of a short term rental without approval or in conflict with the specific provisions shall be considered a violation.
• The short term rental of a residence or lodging room shall be subject to all applicable taxes including lodging taxes, sales taxes, and business licensing regulations.
• Visitors of guests shall not be excessive in number or out of character with the residential nature of the property.
• The residence shall maintain a residential appearance and adhere to all applicable codes of the City of Jefferson.

For each month, or part thereof, any license tax remains unpaid after the same shall be due and payable, there shall be added to such license tax as a penalty, ten percent of the amount of such license tax for the first month or part thereof the same is unpaid, and for every month after that two percent of the amount of such license tax shall be added until the same is fully paid. In no case shall the total penalty exceed 30 percent of the license tax. If the license tax is not paid by the tenth day after said tax is due, the Finance Director or his or her designee may suspend or revoke the City business license. In addition to the penalties, any person who fails to file a statement or pay the license tax or files a false or fraudulent statement within the time shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding three months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Renewal of any City business license any person who has been delinquent in remitting the additional license tax for or during three or more months during the year preceding renewal shall be conditioned upon the posting of a bond to secure payment of said taxes during the year of renewal. The amount of the bond shall be equal to the amount of license tax payments of such person during the year preceding renewal. The bond shall be subject to the approval of the City Counselor.

Yes, the regulatory body for short-term rentals (STR):

Business license division

Planning division

Finance Department

https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/business_licensing.php

Business license division (573) 634-6322

Planning division (573) 634-6410 or at jcplanning@jeffcitymo.org

Finance Department at (573) 634-6508.

No jurisdiction is exempted from STR

There's no one-size-fits-all-all for the fees because the area in which your property is located will determine how much the license fee will be.

Every aspiring hosts must navigate a series of steps that include the submission of detailed information about their property, adherence to a set list of operational standards like property specifications, signage limitations, the prohibition of property rental for events, and compliance with parking regulations as part of its permit application requirements. And ensuring the provision of adequate amenities and disclosures to future guests. This careful attention to detail underscores the city's efforts to maintain an organized and accountable short-term rental framework.